Kerala RTO: List of RTO Offices in Kerala, Address, Phone and Timings

Published on 9 Sept, 2024, 10:28 AM IST

Updated on 13 Sept, 2024, 6:30 AM IST

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Kerala is one of the most populated states in the country, where there are around 425 vehicles for every 1000 people. Thus, the Regional Transport Office or RTO plays a major role in managing the vast vehicular strength of the state by promoting road safety awareness and issuing legal driving licences to vehicle owners.

Therefore, there are more than 70 RTOs in Kerala that effectively function based on the provisions mandated in the Motors Vehicles Act of 1988, providing several services to facilitate the process.

Scroll down to learn more about the functions and services of Kerala RTOs.

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List of RTO Offices in Kerala

Go through the following table that showcases the Kerala RTO office details along with their addresses and office timings:

RTO Code	RTO Office	Address	Contact Number	Office Timings
KL-01	Thiruvananthapuram	1st Floor, Transport Bhavan, East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram Fort, Thiruvananthapuram - 695023	+(91)-471-2469223	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-02	Kollam	Kollam Civil Station, Kollam - 691013	+(91)-474-2793499	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-03	Pathanamthitta	Stadium Junction, Kaipatoor Pathanamthitta Road, Pathanamthitta - 689645	+(91)-473-2322426	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-04	Alappuzha	Civil Station, Alappuzha - 688001	+(91)-477-2253160	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-05	Kottayam	3rd Floor, Collectorate Building, Kottayam Collectorate, Kottayam - 686002	+(91)-481-2565429	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-06	Idukki	Civil Station, Kuyilimala, Pinav Post, Idukki - 685603	+(91)-4862-232244	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-07	Ernakulam	2 Floor, A 3 Block, Civil Station, Kakkanad, Ernakulam - 682030	+(91)-484-2422246	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-08	Thrissur	Thrissur - 680001	+(91)-487-2360262	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-09	Palakkad	Civil Station, Palakkad - 678002	+(91)-491-2505741	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-10	Malappuram	Lottery Rd, Midill Hill, Up Hill, Malappuram - 676505	+(91)-483-2734924	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-11	Kozhikode	Ground Floor, Calicut Civil Station, Kozhikode - 673020	+(91)-495-2371705	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-12	Wayanad	Civil Station, Kalpetta, Wayanad - 673122	+(91)-4936-202607	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-13	Kannur	Civil Station, Kannur - 670102	+(91)-497-2700566	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-14	Kasargod	Civil Station, Vidya Nagar, Kasaragod - 671123	+(91)-4994-255290	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-15	Kerala	Transport Bhavan, Near Attukal Shopping Complex, Thiruvananthapuram -695023	+(91)-471-2471011	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-16	Attingal	Ansar Complex, T B Junction, Attingal, Thiruvananthapuram - 695101	+(91)-470-2626400	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-17	Muvattupuzha	Muvattupuzha, Ernakulam - 686661	+(91)-485-2837177	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-18	Vadakara	Mini Civil Station, Vadakara, Kozhikode - 673101	+(91)-496-2526234	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-19	Parassala	Mini Civil Station, Parassala, Thiruvananthapuram - 695502	+(91)-471-2626400	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-20	Neyyattinkara	Mini Civil Station, Neyyattinkara, Thiruvananthapuram - 695121	+(91)-471-2223643	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-21	Nedumangad	Nedumangad Town Rd, Nedumangad, Thiruvananthapuram - 695541	+(91)-472-2813177	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-22	Kazhakkoottam	2nd Floor, Alathara Complex, KP III/17, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695582	+(91)-471-2412400	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-23	Karunagapally	Mini Civil Station, Karunagappally, Kollam - 69051	+(91)-476-2625041	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-24	Kottarakara	Polachira Building, Market Junction, Kottarakkara, Kollam - 691506	+(91)-474-2455699	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-25	Punalur	Nellipally, Punalur, Kollam - 691305	+(91)-475-2228420	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-26	Adoor	3rd Floor, Revenue Tower, Adoor, Pathanamthitta - 691523	+(91)-4734-227475	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-27	Tiruvalla	4th Floor, Revenue Tower, Revenue Tower Rd, opposite Government hospital, Thiruvalla, Kerala 689101	0469 2635577	10 AM - 5 PM
KL-28	Mallappally	Mini Civil Station, Mallappally, Pathanamthitta - 689585	+(91)-469-2681900	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-29	Kayamkulam	Mini Civil Station, Kayamkulam, Alappuzha - 690502	+(91)-479-2447760	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-30	Chengannur	Mini Civil Station, Chengannur, Alappuzha - 689121	+(91)-479-2450800	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-31	Mavelikara	Mini Civil Station, Mavelikkara, Alappuzha - 690101	+(91)-479-2306200	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-32	Cherthala	Mini Civil Station, Cherthala, Alappuzha - 688524	+(91)-478-2816248	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-33	Changanassery	3rd Floor, Revenue Tower, Changanassery, Kottayam - 686101	+(91)-481-2411930	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-34	Kanjirappally	Mangalpady Building, Attikkal, Ponkunnam, Kanjirappally, Kottayam - 686506	+(91)-4828-223090	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-35	Pala	186/C, Ward No 15, Chethimattom, Pala, Kottayam - 686575	+(91)-482-2216455	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-36	Vaikom	Municipal Building, Kochukavala, Vaikkom, Kottayam - 686141	+(91)-4829-224141	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-37	Vandiperiyar	Mini Civil Station, Peerumedu, Idukki - 685531	+(91)-4869-252733	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-38	Thodupuzha	Prakash Building, Muvattupuzha Road, Thodupuzha, Idukki - 685584	+(91)-4862-225564	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-39	Thripunithura	Mini Civil Station, Tripunithura, Ernakulam - 682301	+(91)-484-2774166	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-40	Perumbavoor	Perumbavoor, Ernakulam	+(91)-484-2525573	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-41	Aluva	Mini Civil Station, Aluva, Ernakulam - 683101	+(91)-484-2622006	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-42	North Paravur	Abdul Jaleel Mar Gregorios Memorial Shopping Complex, Perumpadanna, North parur, Ernakulam - 683513	+(91)-484-2442522	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-43	Mattancherry	Hybron Building, West Karuvelipady, Mattancherry, Ernakulam - 682005	+(91)-484-2229200	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-44	Kothamangalam	Revenue Tower, Kothamangalam, Ernakulam - 686669	+(91)-485-2826826	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-45	Irinjalakuda	Mini Civil Station, Iringalakkuda, Thrissur - 680121	+(91)-480-2825666	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-46	Guruvayur	9/128, Manjulal Shopping Complex, Kizhakke Nada, Guruvayoor, Thrissur - 680101	+(91)-487-2551666	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-47	Kodungallur	Mini Civil Station, Kodungalloor, Thrissur - 680664	+(91)-480-2807666	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-48	Wadakkanchery	Souhruda Arcade, Near Taluk Office, Wadakkanchery, Thrissur - 680582	+(91)-4884-233666	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-49	Alathur	2nd Floor, Vyapara Bhavan, Main Road, Alathur, Palakkad - 678541	+(91)-492-2224909	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-50	Mannarghat	Mini Civil Station, Mannarkkadu, Palakkad - 678582	+(91)-4924-223090	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-51	Ottappalam	SBI Building, Opp: Municipal Bus Stand, Ottappalam, Palakkad - 679101	+(91)-466-2247064	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-52	Pattambi	Mini Civil Station, Pattambi, Palakkad - 679303	+(91)-466-2214182	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-53	Perinthalmanna	Padippura Buildings, Kozhikode Road, Perinthalmanna, Malappuram - 679322	+(91)-4933-220856	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-54	Ponnani	Mini Civil Station, Ponnani, Malappuram - 679583	+(91)-494-2667511	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-55	Tirur	Mini Civil Station, Tirur, Malappuram - 676101	+(91)-494-2423700	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-56	Koyilandy	Meethalekandi Complex, Koyilandy, Kozhikode - 673305	+(91)-495-2623215	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-57	Koduvally	Koduvally Post, Kozhikode - 673572	+(91)-495-2210280	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-58	Thalassery	3rd Floor, Hindustan Tower, Near Town Hall, Thalassery, Kannur - 670104	+(91)-490-2327300	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-59	Taliparamba	Katti Complex, Manna, Taliparamba, Kannur - 670141	+(91)-460-2206580	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-60	Kanhangad	Near Town Hall, Kanjangad, Kasaragod - 671315	+(91)-467-2207766	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-61	Kunnathur	Kunnathur, Kollam - 690540	+(91)-476-2852273	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-62	Ranni	Ranni, Pathanamthitta - 689672	+(91)-473-5228866	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-63	Angamaly	Angamaly, Ernakulam - 683572	+(91)-484-2456333	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-64	Chalakkudy	2nd Floor, Mini Civil Station, NH 47 Bypass, Chalakudi, Thrissur -680307	+(91)-480-2700064	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-65	Thirurangadi	Mini Civil Station, Tirurangadi, Malappuram - 676306	+(91)-494-2463000	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-66	Kuttanadu	Angamaly, Ernakulam - 683572	+(91)-479-2706060	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-67	Uzhavoor	Near SBT, Uzhavoor, Kottayam - 686634	+(91)-4822-249967	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-68	Devikulam	Devikulam, Idukki - 685613	+(91)-4864-222628	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-69	Udumbanchola	Udumbanchola, Idukki - 685554	+91-0486-8233645	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-70	Chittur	Chittur, Tattamangalam, Palakkad - 678101	+(91)-492-3227677	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-71	Nilambur	Railway Station Road, Chandakkunnu, Nilambur, Malappuram - 679330	+(91)-4931-226008	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-72	Mananthavady	Mananthavady, Wayanad - 670645	+(91)-4935-227972	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM
KL-73	Sulthan Bathery	Sulthan Bathery, Wayanad - 673592	+(91)-4936-227273	09:30 AM - 06:30 PM

Functions of Kerala RTO

Kerala has 18 district RTOs that are responsible for developing the transportation system of the state as per changes in transport technology and improved techniques in motor vehicle management.

For this, Kerala RTO serves various functions which are as follows:

Issues Driving Licences

Kerala RTOs conduct tests to issue their driving licences to eligible applicants. This provides them the legal permission to drive across the state and throughout the country.

Conducts Vehicle Registration

The RTO office in Kerala registers new vehicles in the state to provide them with unique registration numbers. It also conducts the re-registration of vehicles from other states in case of transfer of ownership for used vehicles.

Issues of Vehicle Fitness Certificate

RTOs of Kerala also conduct vehicle fitness tests to ensure the vehicles successfully meet the required safety and emission standards of the state.

Issues Permits and Transport Authorizations

Kerala's RTO issues permits and authorisations for commercial vehicles, like passenger buses, goods carriers etc.

Ensures Road Safety

RTOs in Kerala promote road safety awareness through educational campaigns, enforcement etc.

Collects Road Tax

Kerala RTOs collect road taxes from vehicle owners in Kerala, which are then used to develop and maintain road infrastructure within the state.

RTO Fees in Kerala

The following table features the charges vehicle registration fees in Kerala RTO:

SERVICE	FEES (OLD)	SERVICE CHARGE
Issue/renewal of certificate of registration and assignment of new registration marks (New registration/ Renewal/ RMA)
(a) Invalid Carriage	Rs. 20	--
(b) Motorcycle	Rs. 60	Rs. 60
(c) Three Wheeler/Quadricycle/Light Motor Vehicles-LMV	-	-
i) Non-Transport Vehicles	Rs. 200	Rs. 110
ii) Transport Vehicles	Rs. 300	Rs. 110
(d) Medium Goods Vehicles (MGV-Transport)	Rs. 400	Rs. 170
(e) Medium Passenger Motor Vehicle (MPMV-Transport)	Rs. 400	Rs. 170
(f) Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV-Transport)	Rs. 600	Rs. 225
(g) Heavy Passenger Motor Vehicle (HPMV-Transport)	Rs. 600	Rs. 225
(h) Imported Motor Vehicle (Transport/ Non-Transport)	Rs. 800	LMV-Rs. 110
		MGV/ MPMV- Rs. 170
		HGV/ HPMV- Rs. 225
(i) Imported Motorcycle	Rs. 200	Rs. 60
(j) Any other vehicle not mentioned above (Transport/Non Transport)	Rs. 300	LMV- Rs. 110
		MGV/ MPMV- Rs. 170
		HGV/ HPMV- Rs. 225

Kerala Vehicle Registration Details

Registering your vehicles is mandatory as per the Motor Vehicle Act of India for driving on the roads of Kerala. Therefore, Regional Transport Offices are present in almost every district of the state to ensure a hassle-free registration process. Some of the details related to Kerala RTO vehicle registration include the following:

New vehicles in Kerala must be registered from the RTOs within 7 days from the delivery of the vehicle.
You can visit your nearest RTO to register your vehicle.
Temporary Registration Certificates (RC) are valid for 15 days only.
Permanent Registration Certificates (RC), are valid for 15 years. You have to apply for the permanent one after your temporary Registration Certificate (RC) expires.
You need to submit a few documents during your vehicle's registration process like identity proof, address proof, and the proper invoice of the registered vehicle along with Form 20 (application for registration), along with the application fees.
Once the vehicle’s registration process is completed, your unique registration will be generated within the next 10 working days.
Your Registration Certificate (RC) is a smart card that will contain the necessary information about your vehicle like its registration date, registration number, vehicle model, vehicle colour and chassis number.
Your Registration Certificate (RC) will be sent to your registered mailing address.

Documents Required to Register Vehicle with Kerala RTO

To receive the permanent Registration Certificate (RC) for your vehicle you need to initiate the registration process within 15 days of the expiration of the temporary. Nevertheless, to process your vehicle's permanent registration, you must submit a set of required documents, which include the following:

Form No.20 (application form)
Form No.21 (sale certificate)
Form No.22 (roadworthiness certificate)
Certificate of insurance for your vehicle
Pollution Under Control (PUC) authorisation
Form 34 (Loan Hypothecation), if applicable
Attested copy of address proofs
Attested copy of identity proofs
Recent passport-size photographs
Invoice for the vehicle
Customs clearance certificate, in case of imported automobile
The vehicle must be approved in terms of design.

How to Check the Status of Registration Certificate (RC) Online in Kerala?

Whenever you apply for a Registration Certificate (RC), you get an application receipt that contains your application number. With the help of that application number, you can refer to the following steps to check the status of your RC online:

Step 1: Visit the official website of Sarathi Parivahan.

Step 2: From the top menu, navigate to the “Online Services” option.

Step 3: Go to the “Vehicle-related services” option.

Step 4: Select your state, in this case Kerala.

Step 5: Select the RTO city where you have applied for your Registration Certificate (RC) and double click on the “Proceed” button.

Step 6: After you are redirected to a new page, click on the “Status” tab.

Step 7: Click on the “Know Your Application Status” option.

Step 8: Now enter your application number exactly as it is given on your application receipt.

Step 9: Click on the “Submit” button and the portal shall display the application status of your Registration Certificate (RC).

Final Words

To conclude, Kerala RTOs are responsible for ensuring the huge population of vehicle owners abide by the transport rules and regulations. Thus, the RTOs in Kerala play a crucial role in carrying out the transport provision of the country in their state for an enhanced and coherent transportation system. Therefore, if you are planning to purchase a new vehicle in Kerala, make sure to learn about your nearest RTO details beforehand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most common questions and their answers related to Kerala RTO

Can I get a copy of my vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC) in Kerala?

Yes, you can get a copy of your vehicle’s Registration Certificate (RC) in Kerala by visiting the official website of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways and entering your state and application number.

How can I pay the road tax of Kerala online?

To pay the road tax of Kerala online you need to go to the homepage of the Department of Transport of the Government of Kerala and make your payment by choosing a suitable payment mode.

Are RTOs in Kerala open on Saturdays?

Yes, RTOs in Kerala are open from Monday to Saturday every week.

Who is the head of RTO in Kerala?

Shri S Sreejith, IPS, ADGP is the head of RTO in Kerala.

Can I make any changes to my driving licence?

Yes, you can make changes to your driving licence online at https://sarathi.parivahan.gov.in/ by visiting your nearest RTO office in Kerala about the same, against some applicable charges.